Citation: On Saturday, 07/09/2011, at approximately
0511 hours, after the plant's pre-operational sanitation and prior
to the start of operation, while performing pre-op sanitation
(01B02) procedure, the following was observed: In the Chiller
Department (Area 3); Unit# 1 (North end of Chilling Dept. Chick way
line and Ice Auger), There was black grease buildup on multiple
shackles on the chick way line from previous day's operation.
Unit#16 (Box Track and Shackles) There was black grease marking of
various sizes and chicken fat particles of various sizes on the
product contact surface of the whole carcasses transfer conveyor
from previous day's operation. I rejected the shackles to the Chick
way Line and whole carcasses transfer conveyor with US Rejected Tag
B39 133556 for unsanitary condition. I informed (First Processing
Manager) of my observation. While continuing my inspection in the
Thigh Deboning Department at approximately 0641 hours, the following
was observed; there was grease buildup on the product contact
surfaces of two thigh skinner belts from previous day's operation.
There was grease buildup on the product contact surfaces of nine
white (edible) totes from previous day's operation. I rejected the
two thigh skinner belts and nine (9) white totes for unsanitary
condition. I remained in the area until sanitary condition was
restored. I informed (Quality Assurance Manager) of my observation.
While continuing my inspection in the Packing Department at
approximately 0657 hours, the following was observed; there was
yellowish product residue buildup around the edges of the top cover
to the Trussing Machine from previous day's operation. I informed
(Quality Assurance Manager) of my observation. A check of the plant
SSOP's Form (Chiller Department) shows no deficiencies for the above
noncompliance. The department was released at 0440 hours for
inspection. A check of the plant SSOP's Form (Cut-Up/Thigh Deboning
Department) shows no deficiencies for the above noncompliance. The
department was released at 0632 hours for inspection. A check of the
plant SSOP's Form (Packing Department) shows no deficiencies for the
above noncompliance. The department was released at 0650 hours for
inspection. All noncompliance found was from previous day's
operation. There was no product involved at this time. Establishment
management has received oral and written communication concerning
this noncompliance. Continued failure to comply with regulatory
requirements could result in additional enforcement action as
described in 9 CFR part 500. Past Similar NRs - Previous Ineffective
Plant Actions: See establishment response to this noncompliance. NR:
49-2011 dated 6/30/2011

Regulation:

416.13(c) Each official establishment shall monitor daily the
implementation of the procedures in the Sanitation SOP’s.

416.4(a) All food-contact surfaces, including food-contact surfaces
of utensils and equipment, must be cleaned and sanitized as
frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of insanitary
conditions and the adulteration of product.

416.4(b) Non-food-contact surfaces of facilities, equipment, and
utensils used in the operation of the establishment must be cleaned
and sanitized as frequently as necessary to prevent the creation of
insanitary conditions and the adulteration of product.